The mission of the Ryan Nece Foundation is to create opportunities for teens to embrace the Power of Giving through volunteerism and inspirational leadership programs. Our vision is to empower teens to become leaders and impact giving in their communities.
Ready to lead and make lasting impact in the Greater Tampa Bay community? We are looking for current sophomores to apply for our Student Service Program.
We invite you to join us Friday, February 13, 2026, for a morning of service, followed by an afternoon at Feeding Tampa Bay for our 6th annual Youth Service Leadership Summit, presented by Suncoast Credit Union.
To former NFL linebacker Ryan Nece, giving has always been a part of his daily life. Since he was a child, his family instilled in him the importance of thinking of others and giving what you can when you can in order to have a positive impact on those around you.
Upon joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, Ryan participated in many community events and supported various charitable organizations on behalf of the team. Eventually, he formed the Ryan Nece Foundation in September 2006 as a way to formalize his own charitable contributions to the community.
Support from the community is integral to the success of our foundation’s mission/ Click below for a list of organizations who have generously joined us in support of the Power of Giving.
Our board of directors includes a diverse set of professionals from around Tampa Bay. Take a moment to meet our board members and find out what the Power of Giving means to them.
The power to give is present inside each and every individual. No act of kindness is too small. It’s our philosophy and the idea that everyone has the ability to make the world a better place through the giving of their time, talents, treasures, and ties.
In 2026, we are celebrating 20 years of investing in young people, strengthening our community, and proving what’s possible when service meets leadership. This journey didn’t happen overnight. It happened because of students who showed up, mentors who said yes, partners who believed, and a community that never stopped supporting the mission. This is a glimpse of 20 years of growth, resilience, and lives changed.
